US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Cimarron River

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 10.7 MI N Mora/Colfax Cl · Structure no. 000000000007295

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
437 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Cimarron River in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,664 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,343 by 2043. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesCimarron River
Location10.7 MI N Mora/Colfax Cl
RouteInterstate 25
CountyColfax County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.3663, -104.6027
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,664 (2023)
Projected traffic6,343 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Cimarron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Cimarron River carry?

About 4,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Cimarron River?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.